CATEGORY WINNERS
METIOR HOUSE
ASHDOWN BUSINESS PARK, MICHAEL WAY, MARESFIELD, UCKFIELD TN22 2DU
A sleek high-quality modern design to house the UK offices for VEGA, a company with its headquarters in the Black Forest in Germany. The new building was to reflect the European roots of the company whilst considering the original MJB Architecture design of the Business Park. Set against a backdrop of Ancient Woodland, the use of a green roof and bespoke woodland edge landscaping scheme integrated the project sensitively into its setting.
Submitted by: MJB Architecture Ltd, Heathfield www.mjbarch.co.uk
Architect: Mike Barber, MJB Architecture Ltd
Contractors: Westridge Construction Ltd www.westridgeconstruction.co.uk
NATURAL FIT
ST AGNES, NEWTOWN ROAD, HOVE BN3 7BU
The conversion and extension of a redundant church building to Gym, Spa, Community Café and Wellness Centre. The original building was a brick-built mission church and dates circa 1904. Built in the perpendicular style with aisles and a distinctive double west window, the architect was said to be AG Humphry. The main focus was to ensure the historic fabric was retained with clear visual demarcation between old and new.
Submitted by: ABIR Architects, Hove www.abir.co.uk
Architect: Matthew Richardson, ABIR Architects
Site Managers: Dan Calnan and Russ Fowler, Kent Structures Ltd, Ashford www.kentstructures.co.uk
Contractors: Kent Structures Ltd
Client: Peter Rayner, Natural Fit, Hove www.naturalfit.co.uk
Other: Crispin Williams, Engaging Interiors, Lewes www.engaginginteriors.uk
THE STAR
HIGH STREET, ALFRISTON BN26 5TA
Olga and Alex Polizzi bought The Star Inn in 2019 and sensitively renovated it to become the third hotel in The Polizzi Collection. A Grade II* listed 15th-century building, records show that The Star was originally built as two separate properties with the oldest part constructed in 1483. The renovation saw the addition of floor to ceiling windows and the demolition of unattractive 60’s additions to create an internal courtyard.
Submitted by: The Polizzi Collection www.thepolizzicollection.com
Architect: Jon O’Dwyer, DO Design Studio, London www.dodesignstudio.co.uk
Site Managers: Alex Polizzi and Paul Norton
Contractors: J H Payne and Sons Ltd, Hailsham www.jhpayne.co.uk
Craftsmen: Scott King, King Cabinet Makers, Berwick www.kingcabinetmakers.co.uk | Peter Brett (Carpenter). Details on request | Thomas Gontar (Blacksmith), Glynde Forge, Lewes www.glyndeforge.co.uk | Jane McCall (Hand-Painted Lampshades). Details on request
Heritage Consultants: HB Archaeology & Conservation www.hbarchaeology.com | David Boyson (Conservation Officer), SDNPA | Diane Aldridge (planning consultant), DJA Planning www.djaplanning.com/
Other: George Carter (Landscaping Assistance). Details on request | Diana Kelly Interiors, Alfriston www.dianakellyinteriors.com | Amanda Lawrence (Artisan-Painted Floors). Details on request | Martin D Johnson Antiques, Heathfield www.martindjohnsonantiques.co.uk | Spencer Swaffer Antiques, Arundel www.spencerswaffer.co.uk | Gabriella Shaw Ceramics (China), Rogate www.gabriellashawceramics.com
WISTON ESTATE WINERY
NORTH FARM, WASHINGTON, WEST SUSSEX RH20 4BB
In 2017 ECE were appointed to redevelop North Farm to create an exemplar SDNP enterprise site. The latest phase expands the wine production and storage facilities alongside the creation of new visitor attractions. This includes a new restaurant within the sensitive restoration of two redundant agricultural barns and a restored courtyard at the heart of the winery. Alongside this, new build elements house facilities including a shop and tasting room.
Submitted by: ECE Architecture, Worthing www.ecearchitecture.com
Architects: Stuart Eatock and Toine Hodgkiss, ECE Architecture
Site Manager: Terry Cox, Cheesmur Building Contractors, Lewes www.cheesmur.co.uk
Contractors: Justin Champneys (Contracts Manager), Cheesmur Building Contractors
Craftsman: Ben Kirk (Restoration Specialist), Manorwood, Chichester www.manorwood.co.uk | John Clifford (Flintwork/Brickwork), Cocoon Exterior Works, Petworth www.cocoonexteriorworks.com
Other: Lloyd Evans, Robinson Low Francis (Project Manager and Quantity Surveyor), Brighton www.rlf.co.uk
HIGHLY COMMENDED
THE BLACK BARN
DUNCTON MILL, DYE HOUSE LANE, DUNCTON, PETWORTH GU28 0LF
The brief was to find a new use for a Grade II listed traditional oak framed Sussex barn, which was in dire state of repair and at risk of collapse. The building was stripped back and replaced with second-hand salvaged oak timber used to repair the principal roof frames and walls. Repair work also took place to the walls using existing stone and the roof retiled using existing tiles where possible.
Submitted by: The Barlavington Estate, Petworth www.barlavington.com
Architect: Phil Brown, Sloan & Brown Ltd, Chichester www.sloaneandbrown.co.uk
Site Manager: Andrew Kinnear, The Barlavington Estate
Contractors: Kenny Sewell | Tim Bettesworth | Patrick Bettesworth | Keith Wilson. Details on request
Craftsman: Mark Fly. Details on request